Education
ICONIC OPEN UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO RELEASES POST UTME ADMISSION FORM FOR THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION
Iconic Open University, Sokoto invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its degree programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session.
Undergraduate Programmes
B.A. Arabic Language
B.A. English Language & Literature
B.A. Islamic Studies
B.Ed. Educational Management
B.HIM. Health Information Management
B.N.Sc. Nursing Science
B.Sc. Accounting
B.Sc. Business Administration
B.Sc. Community Health
B.Sc. Computer & Information Technology
B.Sc. Criminology & Security Studies
B.Sc. International Relations & Diplomacy
B.Sc. Mass Communication
B.Sc. Public Administration
B.Sc. Public Health
B.Sc. Software Engineering
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission into Iconic University of Open Learning for bachelor’s degree does not require JAMB result, but candidate will be asked to get a JAMB regularization number upon successful admission in order to be used for his/her NYSC at the time of graduation. Our admission will be open to candidates with the requisite qualifications and subject to the fulfillment of guidelines that the University may determine. Admission into the University is open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnic group, gender, creed and disability status. All applicants for admission into the University will have attained a minimum university requirement for admission.
The admission requirements into the undergraduate programs of the University will be as follows:
- Tier 1
Admissions into the Iconic University for bachelor’s degree will be through the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) i.e. WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS or any other foreign recognized equivalent certificate, National Diploma, NCE, & HND.
- Tier 2
For admission to 100 Level, candidates must obtain five (5) credits at SSCE (or equivalent) in relevant subjects at not more than 2 sittings including credit passes in English and Mathematics.
- Tier 3
For admission by direct entry (200 Level), candidates will, in addition to having five (5) SSCE credits, obtain at least two (2) A’ level (or its equivalent) passes in relevant subjects, or possess in NCE, ND with credit passes, or possess a good bachelor degree in another field as the case may be. Candidates for B.Sc. Nursing Science must have a registered Nursing Certificate and Candidate for B.Sc. Community Health must possess Community Health Extension Worker license.
- Tier 4
For admission by direct entry (300 Level), Candidates with HND in related course will be admitted into 300 Level, while all other HND candidates will be admitted into 200 Level.
- Tier 5
For admission by direct entry (400 Level top-up degree) Candidates with good bachelor degree in related field will be admitted into the university to complete the remaining years for award of degree.
APPLICATION & REGISTRATION PROCESS
Application Process
The application process for admission at Iconic University simply consists of 4 steps
Step 1
- Visit the University site at www.iconicuniversity.edu.ng
- On the home page, go to the header and click on “Apply Now”
- Complete the electronic application form (student will be required to agree to the terms and conditions for application)
- After completion, check email for a confirmation link and click the link provided to activate your account
Step 2
- After confirmation of account via email, proceed to make payment of application fees (payment link has been automatically generated and credit or debit card can be used instantly)
- After payment, click proceed to application and fill the form and upload passport photograph alongside credential documents in one pdf file.
- Select Program of Choice; either Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Program
- Select stream (i.e. semester of admission either fall or spring semester)
- Select Level (Note: only candidate applying for direct entry admission)
- Click on “View Admission Requirement” to see compulsory subjects required for admission
Step 3
- Wait for review and confirmation of admission from the Registrar; this may take a few days. You are required to check your email regularly
- Once admission is confirmed, an email will be sent to youLog into your account and proceed with documentation and confirmation of admission
- Print out your admission letter
- Proceed to pay fees (Payment link has been automatically generated and credit or debit card can be used instantly)
- After payment, proceed to course registration
- You are done to start your studies with Iconic University
Step 4
After admission has been confirmed, it is not mandatory to take this step before the commencement of studies. This step can be done within the first year of studies.
This step entails sending all the required documents to the University by post or in person. Unattested certificates are accepted during application for admission, and attested documents must be sent via postal service to the University before the commencement of the second year of studies. You will receive the details needed and the University postal address once you have been approved for admission.
Note: Attestation is a mandatory requirement to obtain a degree at Iconic University. We, therefore, recommend that students compile it well in advance to avoid any complications later on. The notarized copy of the document that the student posted to the University must itself bear the notary stamps and signatures. A photocopy of the notarized documents is acceptable to be sent to the University.
Registration Process
The registration process at Iconic University can be completed simply by the following steps:
Step 1
- Make payment of fees attached to the course offered
- Make a direct payment with credit or debit card through the online payment system generated by the University
- Wait for a confirmation email from the Bursary Department
- After payment confirmation
- Proceed to course registration
Step 2
- Click “Course Registration” (for new student all compulsory courses for the semester will automatically appear, and for continuing student will select from the drop down menu including failed courses if there is)
- When done Click “Submit”
Step 3
- All selected courses will appear on a fresh page for review and final submission
- Read through and make sure you have selected the required courses
- The total credit hour for all registered courses per semester should not be less than 15
- After cross checking Click “Complete Registration”
- You can now access all your course materials, including tests and assignments.
Step 4
Categories for Academic Courses
- Major Courses
- Required Ancillary Courses
- Elective Courses
- General Studies Courses
The major courses are the compulsory courses in the student’s main area of study. Required ancillary courses are compulsory courses in the student’s main area or related area of study, while electives are courses within or outside the student’s main area of study which may be stipulated as compulsory or non-compulsory/optional.
The program operates course credit system, under this system; departmental programs are drawn up in such a manner that courses are arranged in progressive order of importance and intensity and assigned weights called credit units. Each course carries 1, 2, 3, 4, or more units to be minimum 30-taught unit and examined at the end of the course within one semester.
A pre-requisite course is a one that must be taken and passed before any student is allowed to register for another course, usually a more advanced one to which that the course is pre-requisite. Usually, pre-requisite courses are so designated, but in general , courses at lower level are considered as pre-requisite for the courses at higher levels within the same programme.
In our online system, students are not normally allowed to register for higher level courses than their year of study allowed except where their academic programs allow for such in the layout. Academic programs are not changed or reviewed mid-way through the course. Any approved program shall be allowed to remain in force for the duration of the course and until the set of students registered under the program have graduated.
The teaching and research facilities, staff needs, teaching methods, programs innovations, and student’s performance in the department are reviewed and examined periodically.
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Education
1ST NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS CONFERENCE ON UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) ESSAY COMPETITION
Competition Overview:
The SDG Youth Essay Competition offers a grand prize of N1 million for the top three winners, along with free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– Open exclusively to undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
2. Entry Guidelines:
– Topic:The Role of Students in Attainment of SDG4
– length: Essays should be 1500 words.
– Entry Period: Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Thursday, February 29, 2024
– Referencing: APA Style (6th Edition).
– Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
– Documentation: Typed in 1.5 line spacing, MS Word format only.
– Plagiarism: Only original content is accepted; plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Benefits:
– Prizes:
– 1st Prize: N500,000
– 2nd Prize: N300,000
– 3rd Prize: N200,000
– Winners will also receive free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Required Documents:
– Student’s Institution ID Card
– Copy of Student’s Admission Letter
– One recent passport-size photograph
– WhatsApp telephone number and email address
Application Procedure:
– All entries and submissions (essay and required documents) should be scanned and sent to nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org before the deadline.
For Further Inquiries:
– Call: 08068931151, 08133846739, 07067772964
– Email: nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org
Deadline: February 29th, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to achieving SDG4 and win exciting prizes. Submit your entry and required documents before the deadline. For any inquiries, feel free to contact them via phone or email.
Competition Overview:
The National Essay Competition invites undergraduate law students to showcase their expertise and contribute to the discourse on AI, privacy, and data protection. In addition to cash prizes, participants have the chance to intern with Pentagon Partners, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– The competition is open to 400-level and 500-level undergraduate law students in Nigerian universities.
2. Essay Requirements:
– Length: Essays should not exceed 1500 words.
– Format: Double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font.
– References: OSCOLA format for citations with 10pt font size for footnotes and endnotes.
– Submission Format: Essays must be submitted in PDF format.
– Entrant Details: Include full names, school, level, phone number, and email address in both the body of the email and on the last page of the essay.
– Single Entry: Each entrant is allowed only one submission.
– Originality: Plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.
Competition Benefits and Timeline:
1. Prizes:
– Winner: N200,000
– 1st Runner Up: N150,000
– 2nd Runner Up: N100,000
2. Internship Opportunity:
– In addition to cash prizes, winners have the exclusive opportunity to intern with Pentagon Partners, enhancing their career prospects.
Application Procedure:
– Interested participants should submit their essays to essay@pentagonpartnerslp.com during the submission period.
– The subject of the email should be the Essay topic
For additional information and updates, visit www.pentagonpartnerslp.com.
Deadline: March 22nd, 2024
Don’t miss this chance to showcase your legal expertise, contribute to important discussions on AI and law, and vie for enticing cash prizes. Pentagon Partners looks forward to receiving your submissions.
Purpose:
Inaugurated in 2020, the CDEC is part of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to promoting capacity development in the Nigerian ICT industry. By encouraging young Nigerians to tackle everyday issues, the competition contributes to intellectual growth and societal progress.
Topic:
The theme for the 2024 competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.” Participants are tasked with exploring strategies to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Eligibility:
– Open to primary and secondary school students in Nigeria aged 9 to 16.
– Junior category (ages 9 to 12) essays must not exceed 1,000 words.
– Senior category (ages 13 to 16) essays must not exceed 1,500 words.
Prizes:
– Winners will receive generous rewards, including a high-capacity laptop, premium headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, and one year of internet data, among other items.
– Consolation prizes will be awarded to other participants.
Application Process:
– Interested candidates should access the application page
– Essays must be written in English and reflect original thought.
– Each participant is limited to one entry.
– Entries must be endorsed by an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian.
– Deadline for submissions is April 12, 2024.
Submission Guidelines:
– All submissions must be in PDF format and include the student’s name, home and school addresses, email address, and contact phone number.
– Double entries will result in automatic disqualification.
– Submissions must be received by March 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Notification of Winners:
– Successful students and schools will be contacted in the second quarter of the year.
– Updates on winners will be announced on @nercng social media platforms.
The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition offers a unique opportunity for Nigerian students to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills. By addressing the theme of online child protection, participants contribute to building a safer and more secure digital environment for all. We encourage eligible students to seize this opportunity and showcase their talent and ingenuity.
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